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Reviewer: Syl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: I have had a good experience except it makes me loose my appetite to the point of my losing over 20lbs. Ive started working on eating more & maintaining as I prefer this than going to other meds.

Comment:I have had a good experience except it makes me loose my appetite to the point of my losing over 20lbs. Ive started working on eating more & maintaining as I prefer this than going to other meds.Hide Full Comment

Comment: This medication made feel horrible. I had trouble breathing and the day after taking it could barely get out of bed. I would feel a little better after the first day but still had shortness of breath.

Comment:This medication made feel horrible. I had trouble breathing and the day after taking it could barely get out of bed. I would feel a little better after the first day but still had shortness of breath. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: GC, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: Using 20 mg once a week for about 8 years. No flare ups, only side effects are fatigue and need for naps. I can do full range of activities-bike, hike, fish, hunt, tennis and golf but not for as long duration. Very stiff after exercise or activity BUT NO PAINFUL FLAREUPS that used to leave me with useless limbs.

Comment:Using 20 mg once a week for about 8 years. No flare ups, only side effects are fatigue and need for naps. I can do full range of activities-bike, hike, fish, hunt, tennis and golf but not for as long duration. Very stiff after exercise or activity BUT NO PAINFUL FLAREUPS that used to leave me with useless limbs. Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: helps me, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: have taken 20mg for 5 yrs now also 500mcg folic acid 2 times a day this stops the mouth sores ,has given me much less pain, I used to live on very heavy addictive pain killers, they are not the answer , they only mask and can make you feel crazy.

Comment:have taken 20mg for 5 yrs now also 500mcg folic acid 2 times a day this stops the mouth sores ,has given me much less pain, I used to live on very heavy addictive pain killers, they are not the answer , they only mask and can make you feel crazy. Hide Full Comment

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Comment: I have been taking this for 22 years with excellent results. I play tennis, hike, do yard work with no problems if I limit to about 4 hours a day. started with 3 pills a week, now take 6 per week. Occasional flare, maybe 2 or 3 per year, requires a couple of advil or if more severe maybe 4 day dosepack of prednisone. No side effects at this time. I do regular blood tests to check.

Comment:I have been taking this for 22 years with excellent results. I play tennis, hike, do yard work with no problems if I limit to about 4 hours a day. started with 3 pills a week, now take 6 per week. Occasional flare, maybe 2 or 3 per year, requires a couple of advil or if more severe maybe 4 day dosepack of prednisone. No side effects at this time. I do regular blood tests to check.Hide Full Comment

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